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Tyler Chancey

Staff Writer

About Tyler Chancey

Ever since he was small, Tyler Chancey has had a deep, abiding love for video games and a tendency to think and overanalyze everything he enjoyed. This passion continued into his adulthood as he continued to express his love of the medium across multiple different hobbyist sites, refining his creative voice. He has worn many hats as part of these endeavors. Writer, editor, consultant, PR, podcast host, the list goes on. While many of those outlets have closed their doors, the experience gained was vital.

Tyler is a major advocate for not just games as a creative medium and a form of entertainment, but in its therapeutic application for those coping with mental illness. This has extended into his coverage and love of the tabletop and TTRPG space thanks to his passionate association with non-profit organizations like The Bodhana Group, and Rise Above the Disorder. This has instilled a strong desire to ensure that all voices from all walks of life are welcome at the table and can have their moments in the spotlight, and all of the skills of communication and emotional labor that comes with it.

When he isn't writing about games, making material for his TTRPG campaigns with fellow colleagues and beloved streamers, or singing as part of his local church congregation, he spends his time disguised as nobody important.

Articles by Tyler Chancey


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News

Ex-Games Workshop Employees Opens Up About Workplace

A former employee of the tabletop game publisher Games Workshop opens up about their personal experience within the company.

July 28, 2021 | 03:33 EDT

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Digital Only Cards Coming to Magic: Arena

Wizards of the Coast have announced as part of their Jumpstart: Historic Horizons update for Magic: Arena several brand new digital-only cards for the game.

July 27, 2021 | 02:42 EDT

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Opinions

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Was Always Good

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is now on the Nintendo Switch. People are saying this HD release is good now, which is wrong; it's always been good.

July 27, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Review

Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid Squatt and Baboo Review

Our review of the delightfully inept duo in the Squatt and Baboo Character Pack for Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid.

July 27, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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Carbon Grey Tabletop RPG Announced

A new tabletop RPG adaptation of Carbon Grey is coming, based off of the stories in Image Comics. Also it appears to be reviving the West End D6 system.

July 26, 2021 | 02:36 EDT

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The Hood Arrives to Marvel Champions Card Game

Fantasy Flight Games have announced a brand new scenario pack for Marvel Champions: The Card Game, this one based on the supervillain The Hood

July 23, 2021 | 03:03 EDT

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New Warhammer Card Game Available for Pre-Order

Tabletop game developers Cubicle 7 have announced a brand new card game set in the Warhammer Fantasy universe, titled Elector Counts.

July 22, 2021 | 03:38 EDT

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Opinions

Why Judgment and Yakuza Need Each Other

Judgment may be ending after just two games. If that is true, then the Yakuza series will forever be lesser without its sister series complementing it.

July 22, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

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Review

Last Stop Review

Variable State's newest game, Last Stop, juggles multiple character stories with a sci-fi framing device. It's weird, it's sweet, and oddly captivating.

July 22, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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Assassin's Creed Board Game Costs 218k To Ship, More than Double 4 Months Ago

Shipping costs have increased exponentially for the Assassins Creed Board Game, more than doubling in the span of three months.

July 21, 2021 | 04:19 EDT

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Kingdom Death: Monster Updates Provided by Adam Poots

Adam Poots , the developer behind the successfully crowdfunded dark fantasy board game Kingdom Death: Monster updates backers on the various outstanding expansions

July 20, 2021 | 06:04 EDT

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Elder Scrolls: Call To Arms Delays Production To Fix Issues

Modiphius Games gave an update announcing The Elder Scrolls: Call To Arms delay releases coming so that they could fix issues and work on rulebook updates.

July 19, 2021 | 04:09 EDT

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Dungeons and Dragons' Strixhaven Details and More Revealed

Wizards of the Coast have just revealed more details about their newest supplement for Dungeons and Dragons, Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos.

July 17, 2021 | 02:00 EDT

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UK Games Expo Changes COVID Policies After Backlash

The UK Games Expo will be including COVID-19 safety rules and regulations for masks and social distancing after public backlash.

July 15, 2021 | 03:20 EDT

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Green Hell Board Game Coming Soon To Kickstarter

Board game studios Galaktus Games and Creepy Jar are preparing a Kickstarter for an adaptation of the award-winning survival game, Green Hell.

July 14, 2021 | 04:04 EDT

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Wyrmwood Breaks Guinness World Record About Dice

Dice and dice accessory manufacturer Wyrmwood have just broken a Guinness World Record for longest line of dice thanks to Kickstarter backers.

July 14, 2021 | 03:01 EDT

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Avatar Legends Brings The Show To Life

We at TechRaptor had some time with the quickplay rules for Avatar Legends, the tabletop RPG based on the animated series of the same name.

July 13, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Avatar RPG Kickstarter Date Set For August

Magpie Games have announced that their Avatar: The Last Airbender RPG will be coming to Kickstarter soon, with quickplay rules as a tease.

July 12, 2021 | 10:00 EDT

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Opinions

Konami's Patchy History May Doom Bloober Team's New Game

Despite the merits of indie horror developer Bloober Team working with Konami on new games, I can't help but know they'll mess it up somehow.

July 10, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

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Gen Con 2021 Lifts Mask Requirements

In an announcement on Twitter, Gen Con 2021 will not be enforcing mandatory face masks for physical attendants. They will still need IDs and Vax cards.

July 9, 2021 | 03:30 EDT

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Mantic Games Announces Arena Sports Board Game OverDrive

Mantic Games, the same studio behind the miniatures games Warpath and DreadBall, have announced a brand new arena sports game, OverDrive.

July 8, 2021 | 03:20 EDT

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Review

Boomerang X Review

Boomerang X is a polished and exciting action platformer with throwing stars and striking art direction. But it's pretty thin on everything else.

July 8, 2021 | 09:00 EDT

A look at the miniature of the Lich King for the Warcraft Pandemic Board Game
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Blizzard and Z-Man Announce World of Warcraft Pandemic Game

Blizzard Entertainment and Z-Man Games dropped a trailer announcing a World of Warcraft Pandemic system game featuring the Lich King.

July 7, 2021 | 10:47 EDT

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Power Rangers Deck Building Game Gets Zeo Expansion

Renegade Game Studios officially announces a new standalone expansion for Power Rangers: The Deck Building Game based on Power Rangers Zeo

July 6, 2021 | 03:18 EDT